Academic CV

Profile

Education

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY — Fairfax, VA, USA
M.A. in Political Science (Concentration: International Security) — Expected: Dec 2027
Relevant Coursework: The Scientific Method and Research Design; Seminar in International Relations; Grand Strategy; International Security; Nonproliferation and Arms Control

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY — Springfield, MO, USA
Graduate Certificate in Defense & Strategic Studies — Awarded May 2024
Relevant Coursework: Educational Wargaming; Seminar in Nuclear Strategy & Arms Control; Missile Defense, Proliferation, & Contemporary Warfare; Emerging Strategic Challenges

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY — Washington, DC, USA
M.A. in International Affairs — Awarded May 2022
Concentration: Comparative and Regional Studies

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (NEW PALTZ) — New Paltz, NY, USA
B.A. in English — Awarded May 2019
Minor in German Studies
Academic Honor: Magna Cum Laude

Research Experience

CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES — Washington, DC
Nuclear Scholar, Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) — (Jan 2025 – Jun 2025)

• Selected as one of 25 early career nuclear scholars to participate in CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues’ Nuclear Scholars Initiative.
• Analyzed Russia’s use of its novel nuclear weapon systems and how these weapons contribute to the Kremlin’s escalation dominance in Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
• Completed an independent research project on this topic.

COUNCIL ON STRATEGIC RISKS — Washington, DC
Nuclear Risk Reduction Fellow, Nolan Center for Strategic Weapons — (Apr 2024 – Aug 2024)

• Conducted research and analysis on global trends related to deterrence and arms control to contribute to a policy report on enhancing strategic stability.
• Received briefings from US Navy and US Airforce officers on the role of ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and Nuclear Airlift Forces on US strategic deterrence.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN FOREIGN POLICY — Washington, DC
Defense Fellow, Rising Experts Program — (Mar 2024 – Dec 2024)

• Conducted research and analysis on nuclear deterrence, arms control, non-proliferation, emerging strategic challenges, and broad US defense priorities.

Professional Experience

US FLEET FORCES COMMAND, UNITED STATES NAVY — Norfolk, VA
Program Analyst, Readiness Integration — (June 2023 – Jan 2026)

• Analyzed wargames and emulations conducted by OPNAV’s Warfighter Development Directorate, identifying key takeaways and potential gaps.
• Monitored and analyzed adversarial development and deployments of capabilities to gain an in-depth view of the threat environment the US and its allies face.
• Prepared and presented analyses of the US Navy’s Atlantic Fleet’s strategic force posture plans to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV).
• Conducted research to draft and edit the US Fleet Forces Command’s Annual Report, a high-visibility document which outlines the command’s readiness execution performance and strategic priorities.

Technical Skills

• Quantitative Analysis: STATA, SPSS, R
• Qualitative Analysis

Language Skills

English: Native (Speaking, Reading, Writing); German: Intermediate (Speaking, Reading, Writing)